During childhood, the thymus decreases in size, referred to as:
A) physiologic atrophy.
B) pathologic atrophy.
C) disuse atrophy.
D) dysplasia.

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The decrease in size of the thymus during childhood is a normal process known as physiologic atrophy. Pathologic atrophy occurs as a result of an underlying disease or condition, disuse atrophy is a result of lack of use, and dysplasia is an abnormal development or growth of tissue.

During Childhood, the Thymus Decreases in Size, Referred to As